2021 sees the 25th Anniversary of Dodgy’s best selling album, Free Peace Sweet – a fan favourite and deemed a classic album of the era, spawning hits such as ‘In A Room’, ‘If You’re Thinking Of Me’, ‘Found You’ and of course, ‘Good Enough’ The band will be dipping into this album for their festival appearances across the Summer of 2021 and intend to celebrate it’s 26th Birthday next year with a series of celebratory shows and tour.
Dodgy’s 2012 comeback album ‘Stand Upright In A Cool Place’, was a long time coming, 15 years to be precise since the double platinum selling ‘Free Peace Sweet’. From the rave reviews and many media plaudits that were heaped upon ‘Stand Upright….’ it seemed that the original line up of the band had done the impossible – to reform and make a contemporary and relevant album that surpassed their previous work. Creating a sound with “golden harmonies and echoes of CSN&Y and Fleet Foxes”, and prompting The Word magazine to say “They’ve just made the record of their career by a country mile”, The Guardian described the album as a “revelation” whilst it went on to get 4**** reviews in Mojo, Uncut, Q, The Times, The Mirror and The Express.
In 2017 Dodgy released ‘What Are We Fighting For’ on Cherry Red Records, the fifth album from the original line-up of Nigel Clark, Mathew Priest and Andy Miller to amazing reviews and was the first collection of new material since their critically acclaimed reunion album, ‘Stand Upright In A Cool Place’ in 2012. It was also the first album to feature new member Stu Thoy on bass and also featured the incredible Vanessa Wilson-Best from Ultrasound.
Gigs and festival appearances have always been a crucial part of the Dodgy experience, for many they are the perfect festival band. The band have performed at most festivals worth their salt, such as Bestival, Isle of Wight, Camp Bestival, V Festival, Glastonbury, Reading, Beautiful Days, Hyde Park, Kendal Calling and many more across the UK and Europe.rtially helped fund the recording sessions.
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High Horse
Dodgy Lyrics
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Get off your high horse lady, I don't need a ride tonight
Lay down
I hear your soul song singing from a fire in the sky
I hear your soul song singing from a fire in the sky
Rain down
Rain down
Get off your high horse lady, I don't need a ride tonight
Get off your high horse lady, I don't need a ride tonight
Lay down
Lay down
The lyrics of Dodgy's song "High Horse" convey an air of independence and self-reliance. The singer addresses a woman on her "high horse," telling her he does not need a ride for the night. He is content with standing on his own two feet, and does not desire her company or help. He hears her "soul song" singing from a "fire in the sky," representing a powerful and emotional connection to something larger than life. The repeated phrase "lay down" could signify a request for relaxation, a lowering of barriers, or a letting go of one's ego.
The song overall could be interpreted as a refusal to be dependent on others, whether in a romantic or personal sense. It is about being one's own person and not needing to rely on anyone else for validation or support. The mention of the "soul song" and the "fire in the sky" add a mystical and spiritual element to the lyrics, suggesting a deeper meaning that is open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Get off your high horse Lady, I don't need a ride tonight
I don't need you to think you're better than me and act like you're doing me a favor by offering a ride tonight.
Lay down
Stop trying to prove your superiority and just relax.
I hear your soul song singing from a fire in the sky
I can tell that you're passionate and full of life, but you're coming across as arrogant.
Rain down
Let go of your ego and come back down to earth where you can connect with others on a genuine level.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDY LYNN CLARK, CARY RYAN BARLOWE, SHANE L. MCANALLY
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